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liza
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 20:55
I know there were probably a bunch of these posted, but I was just pleased as to how this turned out. Comments and advice will be much appreciated.


http://photos23.flickr.com/24836865_1c436503f7.jpg
swalter
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:35
Very nice. Can you give some details on how you did it? camera settings, tripod, lens, etc.

It looks like a pretty long exposure based on the number of fireworks in the pic.

-Scott
liza
12th of July 2005 (Tue), 21:47
Sure. It was taken with a Canon 20D and the Tamron 28-75 XR Di. I shot it with a tripod in Av mode. Aperature: f/22 ISO: 800 Exposure: 25 seconds Exposure bias: 0 EV
Radtech1
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 08:16
Are you sure that this is a single shot. It looks more like a composite of several shots to me. Did you do any photoshopping work?

Rad
liza
13th of July 2005 (Wed), 10:47
Yes, I'm positive that it is NOT a composite. I clicked the shutter when they sent up the first volley of fireworks and did a 25 second exposure while the other ones went off. It was shot in RAW, so of course there was post-production involved. The only thing done in Photoshop was sharpening after the RAW conversion was completed. I have several other shots like this, should you care to see them.
PhotosGuy
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 10:50
Nice shot! I usually shoot one burst & cheat in PS! Blend Modes can be your friend. :D
loebas
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 12:33
Sure. It was taken with a Canon 20D and the Tamron 28-75 XR Di. I shot it with a tripod in Av mode. Aperature: f/22 ISO: 800 Exposure: 25 seconds Exposure bias: 0 EV

I use to do fireworks in the bulb mode at ISO 100 AV between 11 and 22.
You can keep the shutter open as long as you want and can get a lot of explosions in one photo.
Why don't you use this bulb option ?